Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

The Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist certificate program at Community College of Allegheny County is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Pittsburgh, PA. Classified under the health professions field (CIP 51.0907), the program prepares students to administer radiation treatments to patients under the supervision of radiation oncologists.

The college also offers closely related programs such as Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer and Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. Students may additionally consider the Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant programs at the same school. Other available certificates include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance and Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Program coursework typically covers radiation therapy principles, treatment planning, patient positioning, and radiation safety.